Join Sphinx for our annual celebration at Carnegie Hall, showcasing an unforgettable performance by our renowned ensemble, the Sphinx Virtuosi. After the concert, Gala patrons will enjoy an exclusive reception with cocktails, light fare, and the chance to mingle with talented artists and distinguished guests.
FEATURING
Sphinx Virtuosi
Tai Murray, violin
Britton-René Collins, percussion
Njioma Chinyere Grevious, violin
About the Program
American Form/s
American Form/s is a musical tapestry depicting the many sounds of American classical music. Vibrant, varied, storied, and new, the self-conducted string orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi takes audiences on a journey through classically framed infusions of soul, bluegrass, jazz, blues, and elements of rag.
TERESA CARREÑO Serenade for Strings (Finale, Tempo di Marcia)
SCOTT JOPLIN Treemonisha Overture (Arr. by Jannina Norpoth and Jessie Montgomery)
DERRICK SKYE American Mirror Part One (Arr. for Sphinx Virtuosi)
CURTIS STEWART Drill, commissioned with a gift from the Aronson Family Foundation
CURTIS STEWART Double Down: Invention #1 for two violins, commissioned with a gift from the Aronson Family Foundation
LEVI TAYLOR Daydreaming (A Fantasy on Scott Joplin), commissioned with a gift from the Keith and Renata Ward Emerging Composer Fund
For more info: https://impact.sphinxmusic.org/event/sphinx-gala/e582476
